Location: Salida, CO

Start Date: 03-03-2026

End Date: 06-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Tuesday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM with equitable on-call rotation including weekdays and weekends (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and nursing staff during surgical procedures with precision and a steady hand
• Prepare and set up instruments, equipment and supplies prior to each case so everything is ready when the surgeon is
• Maintain impeccable sterile technique and speak up immediately about any breaks in asepsis
• Operate and demonstrate competency with electro-surgical, diagnostic and video equipment
• Collaborate with Sterile Processing, Endoscopy and Materials Management to ensure smooth workflows
• Communicate clearly with the circulating RN and surgical team to promote patient safety and efficiency
• Ensure all specialty-specific and disposable equipment is on hand and functioning before cases begin

Qualifications

• Certification as an OR Surgical Technician is required
• Current CPR certification required
• Ortho experience is required — you’ll be supporting orthopedic cases regularly
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation including weekday and weekend coverage
• Demonstrated sterile conscience and competence with OR procedures and instrumentation

Knowledge & Skills

• Sterile technique and strong aseptic practice
• Surgical assisting and operating room procedures
• Instrument and equipment setup for multiple specialties
• Experience with sterile processing and endoscopy workflows
• Safe operation of electro-surgical, diagnostic and video equipment
• Comfortable handling disposable and specialty surgical equipment
• Good communication and teamwork skills to support fast-paced OR care

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Paid time off so you can recharge after meaningful work
• Licensure assistance to help keep your credentials current
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A collaborative surgical team that values your contributions
• Supportive leadership and a friendly, community-focused culture
• Access to a variety of surgical specialties and skills-building experiences
• Comfortable on-site facilities and a focus on workplace safety

Travel Perks: Explore Salida, CO

This is a travel opportunity in beautiful Salida, Colorado. When your shift ends you can explore the Arkansas River corridor for world-class rafting and fishing, hit nearby Monarch Mountain for skiing or alpine adventures, soak at local hot springs (including nearby Mt. Princeton area), hike and mountain-bike miles of trails in San Isabel National Forest and the Collegiate Peaks, and enjoy a vibrant downtown full of galleries, local breweries and cozy cafes. Weekend escape options and scenic drives are plentiful — great for making the most of your contract assignment.

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